With the release of Marathon approaching, Sony is rolling out a small line of limited-edition PlayStation 5 accessories tied to the game’s launch. The move adds a merchandising layer to a title that has had a long and uneven development cycle, offering fans a way to engage with the project beyond the software itself. Whether that strategy translates into renewed confidence remains to be seen, but the timing is deliberate.
Marathon, developed by Bungie, is currently scheduled to launch on March 5, 2026. The extraction shooter was first revealed in 2023 and quickly drew attention, though not all of it positive. Development setbacks, including an art plagiarism controversy and lukewarm reactions to early playtests, led to an indefinite delay that cast doubt over the project’s future. Bungie has since re-established a public timeline, confirming a release date, a $40 price point for the standard edition, and now a set of branded PS5 peripherals.
The accessories include a Marathon Limited Edition DualSense controller priced at $84.99 and a Marathon Limited Edition Pulse Elite wireless headset priced at $169.99. Both are set to release on the same day as the game. Pre-orders are scheduled to open in late January, with broader availability in the United States and more limited options for select European markets. Sony has stated that quantities will be limited, though it has not clarified how scarce these items will be in practice.
Pricing for the accessories sits above their standard counterparts. The controller matches the cost of other recent themed DualSense releases and comes in about $10 higher than the base model, while the headset carries a $20 premium. That added cost may be easier for some players to justify given Marathon’s lower-than-usual entry price, but the appeal will likely be strongest among collectors and committed fans rather than casual players.
From a broader perspective, the release of these accessories aligns with Sony’s continued investment in live-service titles, even as the company has acknowledged mixed results in that area. The Marathon peripherals appear designed to reinforce confidence in the game and to generate early momentum following a period of uncertainty.
Outside of Marathon, Sony has been steadily expanding its lineup of PS5 hardware variants, from new console covers to other special edition controllers tied to major releases. As discussion begins to shift toward what might come next for PlayStation hardware, these releases suggest the company is still intent on supporting the current generation with premium add-ons. For Marathon, the limited-edition accessories won’t resolve questions about gameplay quality or long-term support, but they do signal that Sony and Bungie are committed to presenting the launch as a significant moment rather than a quiet arrival.
